Panipat trailer: Arjun Kapoor in a still from the film. (Image courtesy: YouTube)
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The trailer of Panipat released on Tuesday
Alia Bhatt described the trailer as "epic"
Panipat is a period drama dircted by Ashutosh Gowariker
The trailer of Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat, starring Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Sanjay Dutt released on Tuesday and it has been trending ever since. The trailer got a big shout out from several Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. SRK, who has worked with the film's director Ashutosh Gowariker in the 2004 film Swades, tweeted on Tuesday, "My friend Ashutosh Gowariker, who made one of the best films of my career Swades, is out with another offering. Panipat - a grand and big cinematic experience. Here's wishing him and his team and the effort put into this. Really good my man. Show me fast."
My friend @AshGowariker who made one of the best films of my career Swades is out with another offering. #Panipat - a grand & big cinematic experience. Here’s wishing him & his team and the effort put into this my love. Really good my man!!! Show me fast!!http://bit.ly/Panipat_OfficialTrailer …
Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar also reviewed the film's trailer on Twitter. "Always been a fan of war movies and Ashutosh Gowariker aces this genre. Arjun Kapoor looks fierce, Kiti Sanon matches his step well and Sanjay Dutt makes the perfect villain. Kudos to the team... Looking forward," wrote Akshay Kumar, who recently worked with Kriti Sanon in Housefull 4.
On Arjun Kapoor's Instagram, Vicky Kaushal, Tahira Kashyap, filmmakers Farah Khan and Shashank Khaitan also commented. "It's not a phone trailer...It's a big screen one," wrote Farah Khan. "Rao Bhau aale," read Vicky Kaushal's comment.
Screenshot of comments on Arjun Kapoor's Instagram post.
Take a look at the trailer of Panipat here:
The film is set against the backdrop of the Third Battle of Panipat, which was fought between the Maratha forces under the leadership of Sadashiv Rao Bhau (played by Arjun Kapoor in the film) and Ahmad Shah Abdali (played by Sanjay Dutt) who lead the invading Afghan forces. Kriti Sanon plays the role of Sadashiv Rao Bhau's second wife Parvati Bai. The film is slated to release on December 6 this year.
The Hexa SUV was unveiled by Tata Motors at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The Hexa is based on the Aria and is more of a crossover than an outright SUV. The concept features thoroughly reworked exteriors and new interiors inspired from the Zest and the Bolt. Tata Hexa launch will take place by November 2016. The Aria turned out to be a total disaster for the company expects Hexa to turn things around. The Tata Hexa price in India is expected to be around INR 12-15 lakhs. The production-spec Hexa was on display at theAuto Expo 2016 and here, we bring you all the details regarding the concept including design and engines. Read on for new 2016 Tata Hexa Price and India launch details –
The 2016 Tata Hexa launch could have been delayed by the SC’s decision to ban new vehicles powered by a 2000 cc + diesel engine. A number of automobile manufacturers have delayed their launches due to this ban including Toyota (Fortuner), and Hyundai (Tucson). However, with the Supreme Court lifting the ban, Tata is expected to launch the Hexa in the coming months. Tata has a number of new launches lined up for the Indian market. These include the Hexa, Kite 5 and Nexon compact SUV. The Hexa will be the first of these new launches. It will be followed by the Tiago based compact sedan and the Nexon by early 2017.
Tata Hexa India Launch Date
Model Name
Expected Launch Date
Tata Hexa Launch Date
October-November 2016
The Tata Hexa launch date is very likely to fall during this year’s festive season. We guess that the launch of Hexa will happen by November. The Hexa will be a direct rival to the Mahindra XUV500 and the Toyota Innova Crysta. As we have been saying, the Hexa is, in essence, a glorified Aria, which is not at all a bad thing. The Aria has been one of the most modern offerings from Tata. And it is now highly likely that the Hexa will revive the fortunes of the slow-selling MPV. The Hexa was put on display at the Auto Expo 2016. It enthralled the show-goers with its rugged and masculine styling. Hence, the manufacturer seems to have got it right with the Hexa. Don’t be surprised to see the Hexa giving a tough time to the Mahindra XUV500.
The Hexa will also compete with the Toyota Innova Crysta. The Crysta, however, will be a more expensive offering and it is an MPV. On the other hand, the Hexa is an MPV-SUV crossover. Another possible rival could be the Honda BR-V. While much smaller and from a segment below the BR-V is also an MPV-SUV crossover.
Tata Hexa Price in India
The Tata Hexa price will be more than that of the Safari Storme. Hence, expect the Hexa to have a starting price of roughly Rs. 10.99 lakhs (ex-showroom). At this price, the Hexa will cost almost the same as the Aria. Also, our guess is that the Hexa could have a slight price advantage over the XUV500. Here is the expected Tata Hexa price list –
Variant-wise Tata Hexa Expected Price List
Tata Hexa LX Manual Transmission, 4×2
Rs. 10.99 lakhs
Tata Hexa LX Automatic Transmission, 4×2
Rs. 11.90 lakhs
Tata Hexa VX Manual Transmission, 4×2
Rs. 12.30 lakhs
Tata Hexa VX Manual Transmission, 4×4
Rs. 12.99 lakhs
Tata Hexa VX Automatic Transmission, 4×2
Rs. 13.10 lakhs
Here’s a look at the major rivals of the Hexa and their pricing –
Mahindra XUV500
Mahindra Scorpio
Tata Safari Storme
Rs. 12-17.37 lakhs
Rs. 9.33-15.05 lakhs
Rs. 10.37-15.21 lakhs
Toyota Innova Crysta (est.)
Honda BR-V (est.)
Renault Lodgy Stepway
Rs. 15-20 lakhs
Rs. 10-13 lakhs
Rs. 11.99-12.29 lakhs
According to our estimates, the Hexa will cost less than the XUV500, but slightly more than the Safari Storme. As is the case with most Tata products, it will score high on value for money. The petrol powered versions of the BR-V will be cheaper and the those of the Innova Crysta’s will be at par with the Hexa’s pricing.
Tata Hexa Mileage
We expect the Hexa to be slightly more fuel efficient than the Aria. This means that the Hexa could offer a mileage of 12 KMPL in city and around 15 KMPL on the highway.
City
12 KMPL
Highway
15 KMPL
Tata Hexa Specifications
The engine in the Tata Hexa concept is the familiar 2.2 litre VARICOR 400 diesel motor producing 154 bhp and 400 Nm torque. It also powers some variants of the Tata Safari Storme. It will be available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. A torque on demand four-wheel drive system will be available on the top-end variant. Here’s a look at the Tata Hexa Specifications –
2016 Tata Hexa Specifications
Length x Width x Height
4764x1895x1780 mm
Kerb Weight
-NA-
Wheel Type and Size
18 inch alloys
Boot Space
-NA-
Engine Type/ Displacement
2.2-litre Varicor 400 Turbocharged Diesel
Power
154 BHP
Torque
400 Nm
Transmission (Gearbox)
6-speed manual/6-speed automatic
Mileage
12-15 KMPL (estimated)
Four Wheel Drive
Yes
Air Conditioner Type
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
Yes (4)
Central Locking
Yes
Steering Audio Controls
Yes
Audio System
Yes (Touchscreen)
Airbags
Yes (6)
ABS
Yes
With the Supreme Court lifting the ban on registration of vehicles with engine capacities more than 2000 cc in Delhi, Tata will now be able to sell the Hexa in Delhi-NCR.
Tata Hexa Design Review – Exterior
The resemblance to the Aria is quite clear, but Tata has done enough to give the car its own identity. Up front the new bonnet is much flatter and features a clam-shell design and while the headlamps are similar to the Aria, the grille with its wide, brushed aluminium insert does enough to mask the similarities. The bumper is the main highlight here which features a wide lower air dam with brushed aluminium surrounds. The edgy, muscular fog lamp housing features LED daytime running lights resulting in a very appealing front end.
The maximum resemblance to the Aria can be seen in the side profile which now features a plastic cladding for the wheel arches. Interestingly, the cladding features a Range Rover Evoque like kink in the curve which could possibly be a hint towards a greater involvement from Land Rover engineers. The rear has been completely redone. It now features horizontal Volkswagen like tail lamps adding a much-needed dose of character to the back end, as do the dual exhausts, the faux skid plate finished in brushed aluminium, blacked out pillar, etc.
Tata Hexa Interior
The Tata Hexa features all-black interiors and one can clearly see hints of the Zest and Bolt’s dashboards inside. The centre console features a prominent touchscreen with piano black surrounds and the overall angular theme works quite well. The steering wheel has been lifted straight from the Zest featuring audio and phone controls and finished in black with silver accents. The concept showcased at Geneva featured a six-seat configuration with captain seats for the middle row. There are 12V power sockets and A/C vents for the second and third-row passengers, while the cubby hole lined roof from the Aria has been ditched in favour of a much neater fabric lined roof. Occupant safety is ensured by the 6 airbags on board, Electronic Stability Control, projector beam automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers.
The design of the production version of the Hexa is not a major departure from the concept form, on the basis of what was showcased at the Auto Expo. And if that does turn out to be the case, then the Hexa will surely be a very good looking crossover. It is likely to stir things up quite a bit in the 10-15 lacs space. Tata has clearly taken a huge leap forward with the Hexa concept. This is in continuation with what it did with the Zest and Bolt. It will be interesting to see how they position the vehicle and what the price point will be like. The Tata Hexa SUV is another promising prospect from Tata Motors and will hopefully turn out much better than the Aria. Watch this space for more.
Tata Hexa Engine and Transmission
Tata’s upcoming crossover will go on sale with the 2.2-litre Varicor 400 diesel engine. We have already seen this engine on the Safari Storme. This unit makes 156 bhp of max power and a peak torque of 400 Nm. A six-speed manual will be offered as the standard transmission option. We are also expecting a 6-speed automatic transmission option to find its way into the Hexa’s lineup. The Tata Hexa will also get an All Wheel Drive setup along with a Land Rover like Terrain Response System.
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